Biography

Rupert Grint – British Actor (2024)

Posted on Aug 20, 2024, Nishma Budhathoki

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Who is Rupert Grint?

Grint is a British film and television actor best known as Ron Weasley, one of the three main characters of the Harry Potter film series and Harry’s Hogwarts companion. In all eight Harry Potter films, Rupert has joined Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.

How was Rupert Grint Early Life?

Rupert Grint was born as Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint in Harlow, Essex, England, on August 24, 1988. He is the oldest of five siblings, with James, Georgina, Samantha, and Charlotte being the others. Rupert’s father, Nigel Grint, was a motor racing memorabilia dealer, while his mother, Joanne, was a stay-at-home mom.

Rupert was brought up in Hertfordshire, a beautiful county north of London. It naturally fueled his ambition to pursue a career as an actor.

How did Rupert Grint theatre school experience influence his casting in Harry Potter?

He was particularly interested in theatre throughout his school years, and he presented many popular plays. At the age of 11, he joined weekend theatre courses at Top Hat Stage School and was cast as Ron in the Harry Potter series.

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Full Name	Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint
Date of Birth	August 24, 1988
Birth Place	Harlow, Essex, England
Age	35 (2024)
Nationality	British
Father's Name	Nigel Grint
Mother's Name	Joanne Grint
Siblings	5
Occupation	Actor
Body Measurement	approx. 44-32-42 inches
Ethnicity	White
Zodiac	Virgo
Height	5 ft 7 in
Weight	67 kg
Hair Color	Blonde
Eyes Color	Dark brown
Religion	N/A
Relationship Status	In a relationship
Spouse(s)/Partner(s)	Georgia Groome
Children	1
Net worth	60 million USD (approx)

How did Rupert Grint’s career evolve?

Rupert Grint’s career got launched by the Harry Potter phenomena. Following his success in the first film in the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” Rupert auditioned for the British comedy “Thunderpants” in 2002 and was cast as the second lead.

He subsequently featured in the Potter sequels, including ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) and ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ (2003). (2004). In 2004, Rupert Grint graduated from Richard Hale Secondary School in Hertford with a secondary school diploma.

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In 2005, Rupert Grint began filming for ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.’ At the time, he was also a vocal over performer for the BBC’s ‘Baggy Trousers‘ series. In the comedic drama ‘Driving Lessons,’ Rupert co-starred alongside Laura Linney and Julia Walters. In 2007, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth installment in the Potter series, got released. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth installment of the Potter series, got released in July 2009 and was a resounding achievement.

Rupert Grint also appeared in two more films around this period, including the drama ‘Cherrybomb‘ (2008) and the comedic thriller ‘Wild Target’ (2010). In 2011, he appeared in a cameo in the BBC comedy series “Come Fly with Me” and acted in the Norwegian anti-war film “Into the White.” That same year, Grint starred in the video clip for Ed Sheeran’s song “Lego House.”

Rupert’s year in 2012 was full of ups and downs. He participated in the TV advertisement “Visit Britain” alongside Julie Walters and Stephen Fry as authentic English representations. He also appeared in the biography of Dennis Wilson in the film “The Drummer” and narrated the full movie “We Are Aliens.” Grint also handled the Olympic torch in London in 2012.

Rupert portrayed Clyde in the program “Super Clyde” in 2013. He also made his theatrical debut in Jez Butterworth’s comedy “Mojo.” It was a smash hit, and it played at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London for over a year. He subsequently appeared in a Macbeth adaptation called “Enemy of Man.”

In 2014, he debuted his Broadway premiere as Frank Finger in the play “It’s Only a Play,” In 2015, he acted in the film “Moonwalkers.” In addition, he voiced Ron in Video Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince adapted into video games.

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What awards did Rupert Grint won throughout his Career?

Just after his debut film, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” Rupert Grint became a star at a young age. Grint received Satellite Awards (2002) in two categories: Outstanding New Talent and Most Promising Young Newcomer. In addition, Grint got placed 16th on Forbes’ list of the top 20 earners under 25 in 2007.

In 2010, he received the Otto Award for Movie Star for his performance in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” In 2011, he received the BBC Radio Award for Best British Actor. In the same year, he got awarded the San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Performance for his performance in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 2.”

In 2012, he received the 38th People’s Choice Award for Favourite Movie Ensemble for his “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” In 2014, he got nominated for a WhatsOnStage Award for Best London Newcomer for his performance in the play “Mojo.”

How long have Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome been together?

Rupert Grint flоwеd in love with асtrе Gеоrgiа Grооmе and has been in a relationship since 2011. The couple was said to have been married and wearing matching rings, but they have kept their love life private and do not share personal details. Therefore they have never complained. They got blessed with a daughter in 2020, whom they named Wеdnеdау G. Grint.

Is Rupert Grint active on social media platforms?

Ruреrt Grint’s Fасеbооk page has over 251k fans, while his Twitter account has around 12.1k followers. Rupert Grint’s Instagram account (@rupertgrint) has over 5M followers, while his Yоuubе account (@RupertGrintVEVO) has over 7.2k subscribers.+